Question
A baby boy, just over 1 month old, started complaining of a sore throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and also had a slight fever and seemed lackluster. What should be the appropriate diet for a child with red and swollen tonsils?
Answer
During the treatment of tonsillitis, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet for the child. Firstly, it is recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and trace elements and help in treating the disease. For example, fruits like pears and apples have cooling and anti-inflammatory effects and can be increased in intake. Daily meals should include easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles, and it is best to avoid giving children spicy and irritant foods such as beef, mutton, dog meat, and seafood, as these may worsen the symptoms. In addition to the correct diet, it is also important to avoid selective eating to prevent malnutrition, decreased resistance, and worsening of symptoms.